What is 1/42 as a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply the result by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 1/42 into Percent.

1/42 as a percent is 2.38%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (42).

1 ÷ 42 = 0.023809…

Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

0.023809 × 100 = 2.38%

So, 1/42 as a percent is 2.38%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

1 ÷ 42 = 0.023809…

Step 2: Move the decimal point two places to the right to get the percentage.

0.023809 becomes 2.38.

Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.

The final result is 2.38%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 1/42 is equal to x/100.

1/42 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

1 × 100 = 42 × x

100 = 42x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 42 to solve for x.

x = 100 ÷ 42 = 2.38